Robs Trailin
X-TRAIL NEWBIE
Date Registered: 09-2005
Location: Perth, Western Australia
TOTAL POSTS: 3
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Re: Handling modifications
Hey Matt,
Interesting idea to design these and quite a coincidence form me....
I have recently had a vibration in the front end of my X trail, which turned out to be a wheel balance problem. But while trying to sort out the cause I came across 4 worn front suspensions bushes (rubber, ~47,000km).
I asked at Pedder's if they had replacement and they don't, even in rubber. Additionally, Nissan will only sell the whole lower control arm at around $250.
I had my Nissan dealership inspect the bushes during a service the next week. They reported they had removed the bushes and found the cracking to be only surface cracking, hence not needing replacement. What are your thoughts?
Given I think mine are failing I would be interested in trialling the polyurethane bushes to see if they make any difference to my standard X Trail, although I running 235 tyres on 16in rims and the obligatory strut brace (along with a a K&N filter and hiclone). Let me know if you want a guinea pig in Perth who does mainly sealed road driving with some time on gravel tracks.
--- Good Luck,
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Robs Trailin
2003 St series I, white, man
Strut brace, Hiclone, 235/60R16,
K&N
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27/Jan/2006, 5:59 pm
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waky53
X-TRAIL ENTHUSIAST
Date Registered: 06-2005
Location: Barossa Valley
TOTAL POSTS: 286
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Re: Handling modifications
A question re swaybars for the Exy.
If fitting only one, what would be be the best one to change, the front or rear?
I had one on my rear wheel drive corolla years ago & that was a front one if I recall.
After returning the Hiclone & getting the refund & I am half way to paying for one & was trying to figure out which end would be more effective to install.
--- Regards Dave, X162 Oct 04 Series 2 ST
Mods Strut bar_Fuel cap holder_earth wires_No door beep_Bonnet Struts_TBS_bash plate_16" Alloys_Rear sway bar_ F&R fogs
High Range 4WD Club
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17/Apr/2006, 12:13 am
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jalalski
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: SUTHERLAND, SYDNEY
TOTAL POSTS: 29100
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Re: Handling modifications
Dave,
If you have a front strut bar already, I'd say go for the rear swaybar.
Just my personal opinion.
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17/Apr/2006, 8:08 am
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Dave4x4
X-TRAIL LEGEND
Date Registered: 08-2005
Location: NEWCASTLE
TOTAL POSTS: 690
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Re: Handling modifications
Has anyone lowered there X-trail if so can you give me some direction if already on the forum if not could you post some pics and info on who supplies what. By the looks of things powderbomber you are the only person to do this await your reply
Dave
--- (Dave Newcastle 2004 ST
ID: X211
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17/Apr/2006, 6:52 pm
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powderbomber
X-TRAIL ENTHUSIAST
Date Registered: 06-2005
Location: South Central Down Under
TOTAL POSTS: 114
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Re: Handling modifications
for sure mate, i dropped mine about 12 inches and whacked a set of 28" rims on! the best part was it was free and only took about 15 minutes!
sorry dude but its all due to the wonders of photoshop In real life my exy rolls on 16's and has stock ride height... one day....
--- '04 ST Auto - Diamond White
16" S15GT 200sx Alloys
Alutec Strut Bar
K&N Air Filter
Stage 3 Brake light sticker mod
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17/Apr/2006, 7:49 pm
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Dave4x4
X-TRAIL LEGEND
Date Registered: 08-2005
Location: NEWCASTLE
TOTAL POSTS: 690
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Re: Handling modifications
I was going to ask if it was doctored or not but that is the look I want there might be someone out there who can help
Dave
--- (Dave Newcastle 2004 ST
ID: X211
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17/Apr/2006, 8:00 pm
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jalalski
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: SUTHERLAND, SYDNEY
TOTAL POSTS: 29100
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Re: Handling modifications
Dave,
May I ask why would you want to do that to a 4WD/SUV?
Lowering the exy is very popular in Indonesia, so you will find helpful hints there.
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17/Apr/2006, 8:15 pm
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Dave4x4
X-TRAIL LEGEND
Date Registered: 08-2005
Location: NEWCASTLE
TOTAL POSTS: 690
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Re: Handling modifications
Jalal,
My Pulsar SLX was lowered my U13 Bluebird was I always wanted an atessa 4x4 turbo the X-trail was the obvious choice as the Atessa never came here, as you are aware I have road going performance tyres on the Exy this mod was going to happen there were just priority mods in front of this mod. I look on the Malaysian forum I should have looked there first as this is a comon place to visit as well. Thanks Jalal
PS: do you get sick of people saying "Thanks Jalal" as this would be one of the most comon quotes in the forum.
Dave
--- (Dave Newcastle 2004 ST
ID: X211
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17/Apr/2006, 8:35 pm
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